Chaparral Expands Intelligent Storage Router Product Line; The FS1110 Router Enables Seamless Connectivity Between SCSI and Fibre Channel Devices.Business Editors/Technology Writers BARCELONA, Spain--(BUSINESS WIRE)--May 15, 2000 Chaparral Network Storage, Inc., a leading provider of intelligent storage networking products, announced today the availability of the FS1110 Intelligent Storage Router See data mover. . Chaparral's Intelligent Storage Routers enable companies to connect SCSI SCSI in full Small Computer System Interface Once common standard for connecting peripheral devices (disks, modems, printers, etc.) to small and medium-sized computers. SCSI has given way to faster standards, such as Firewire and USB. and legacy storage devices to Fibre Channel storage networks, which provides customers with the advantages of Fibre Channel while protecting their existing investments. The FS1110 provides Fibre Channel-to-SCSI connectivity for storage devices in the mid-range storage system market. The Chaparral FS1110 Intelligent Storage Router offers end-users the speed of Fibre Channel, meeting the performance, reliability and fault tolerance See fault tolerant. (architecture) fault tolerance - 1. The ability of a system or component to continue normal operation despite the presence of hardware or software faults. This often involves some degree of redundancy. 2. requirements for SAN (Storage Area Network) environments. The FS1110 transfers data at 72 MB per second and performs more than 8,500 input/output transactions per second In a very generic sense, the term Transactions Per Second refers to the number of atomic actions performed by certain entity per second. In a more restrictied view, the term is usually used by DBMS vendor and user community to refer to the number of database transactions performed , via a single Fibre Channel port and one Ultra2 SCSI See Ultra SCSI. device channel. "The performance and reliability of the FS1110 Intelligent Storage Router makes it well-suited for a variety of SAN applications, including disaster recovery and backup and restore," said Bob Morris, vice president of marketing, Chaparral Network Storage, Inc. "Additionally, the FS1110 supports a robust set of management tools, delivering flexibility and manageability to the end-user." The Chaparral FS1110 Intelligent Storage Router includes an optional Extended Copy feature, which supports high-speed server-free backup in the SAN. With this added feature, the FS1110 router has the ability to provide faster backup operations saving data directly from disk to tape without continuous involvement from the server. The FS1110 is operating system operating system (OS) Software that controls the operation of a computer, directs the input and output of data, keeps track of files, and controls the processing of computer programs. independent and can be used in a variety of applications. Combined with LAN (Local Area Network) A communications network that serves users within a confined geographical area. The "clients" are the user's workstations typically running Windows, although Mac and Linux clients are also used. (Local Area Network) management capability, the FS1110 offers several options for easy configuration and management, including in-band and out-of-band management Out-of-band management (sometimes called Lights-out management or LOM) is the use of a dedicated management channel for device maintenance. It allows a system administrator to monitor and manage servers and other network equipment by remote control regardless of and seamless integration An addition of a new application, routine or device that works smoothly with the existing system. It implies that the new feature or program can be installed and used without problems. Contrast with "transparent," which implies that there is no discernible change after installation. with an embedded Application An application that permanently resides in an industrial or consumer device. Providing some type of control function and/or user interface, the software is typically stored in a non-volatile memory such as ROM or flash memory. Programming Interface (API). The API allows third party OEMs and integrators to develop their own set of management tools and integrate them with Chaparral routers. FS1110 Benefits -- High-performance Fibre Channel connectivity for SCSI storage devices -- 1.0625 Gigabit/second Fibre Channel host port -- One Ultra2 SCSI channels capable of 72 MB/sec transfers -- Supports server-free backup with Extended Copy agents -- Automatic discovery -- Optional LAN management capability Availability and Pricing The FS1110 Intelligent Storage Routers from Chaparral Network Storage are currently available to OEM (Original Equipment Manufacturer) The rebranding of equipment and selling it. The term initially referred to the company that made the products (the "original" manufacturer), but eventually became widely used to refer to the organization that buys the products and and Distribution customers. The list price for the FS1110 is $6,495. OEM pricing is available by calling Chaparral at 303/684-3200. Chaparral will be exhibiting at EuroStorage 2000 in Barcelona, May 14-17, in the Legato Booth (Gold Sponsor No. 1). About Chaparral Network Storage, Inc. Chaparral is a leading provider of high performance products that facilitate the movement of data between networked storage devices. Chaparral is focused primarily on developing products for use in the emerging market for SANs. Chaparral's Intelligent Storage Routers facilitate the interconnection of SANs with existing SCSI-based servers and storage systems. Chaparral's external RAID controllers distribute data across multiple hard disk drives to increase data transfer speeds and deliver fault tolerance. Chaparral's products are designed to provide a high level of performance, availability and functionality. For additional information about Chaparral Network Storage, Inc. and their products call: Headquarters: 303/684-3200 Western Region: 408/264-1285 European Office: 44 1256-782751 or 44 1344-302200 Or visit our web site at www.chaparralnet.com |
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